What is the Difference Between Vehicle Transfer and Modification?
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Differences between vehicle modification and transfer: Ownership difference: During vehicle modification, the ownership of the vehicle does not change, whereas during vehicle transfer, the ownership changes. Registration content differs: Vehicle modification registration involves changes to the owner's name, organization, or vehicle details, while transfer registration involves updating the new owner's information. Documentation requirements vary: For transfer registration, only the vehicle and personnel information need to be verified, whereas for modification registration, if changes to the vehicle are involved, proof of such changes must be submitted. Documents required for used car transfer from the original owner include: registration certificate, vehicle license, and ID card. The buyer needs to provide an ID card, and if they are from another region, a residence permit or temporary residence permit is required. Original commercial insurance for the vehicle can be canceled (compulsory insurance cannot be canceled), or the insurance can be transferred to the buyer at the insurance company. Precautions when purchasing a used car: Incomplete documentation. Complete used car documentation includes: vehicle registration certificate (or original purchase invoice), vehicle license, vehicle purchase tax payment certificate, road maintenance fee records, and compulsory insurance. Missing documents like the registration certificate or vehicle license, or unpaid compulsory insurance and road maintenance fees, can cause endless trouble for the buyer. Therefore, buyers should be especially cautious if the seller cannot provide complete documentation. Tampering with the odometer. Most consumers rely on the odometer to judge a car's condition, and sellers often take advantage of this by tampering with the odometer. The odometer is not just an indicator of usage intensity but also a record for the maintenance and replacement of other vehicle parts. If buyers follow the tampered odometer readings for maintenance, it can lead to a series of potential safety hazards. New paint to hide damage. When purchasing a used car, if the car has been repainted and there are signs of repair around the front, rear, or A, B, and C pillars, the car may have been involved in a major accident. Engine tuning to raise the price. Many buyers focus too much on the car's engine and neglect the overall condition of the vehicle. Used car sellers exploit this by replacing engine components to make the engine appear younger, thereby inflating the price.
I remember my first experience with car ownership transfer when selling a vehicle. Back then, I had to visit the vehicle management office to complete the transfer procedures – this entire process was meant to shift ownership from one person to another. After the new owner obtained the vehicle license, their name would officially replace the old one, followed by the hassle of reapplying for insurance. Later, when I moved to another city myself, I simply went through an address change procedure, which was much simpler – just filling out a form solved it while keeping the car under my ownership. The key difference lies in that transfer involves changing both the person and ownership, linked to buying/selling, along with vehicle inspections and taxes; whereas modification refers to minor adjustments like address or color corrections without altering ownership – don't confuse these two. Always remember when driving: vehicles without completed transfers aren't allowed on the road, while delayed modifications might only incur minor fines without affecting your driving privileges.
